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Welcome to the Academy of Arts at North Eugene High School

Junior Night 2008

Tuesday, March 4, 7p in the NEHS Cafeteria
• Junior & senior year planning
• Post high-school planning
• College-entrance testing (PSAT, SAT, ACT)
• New graduation requirements
• Financial aid & scholarship information

If you missed the meeting and you have PowerPoint or updated web browser software installed on your computer, click here to download the slide show used at the presentation.

Also, here is the PowerPoint presentation given by the Guidance department titled "Alternatives to a 4-Year College." Click here to view it.

An Integration of Academics and the Arts

The Academy of Arts combines arts and academics in a way in which the two support and complement each other. This combination creates a powerful learning experience, using the arts as a web to unite all areas of curriculum.

Core academics feature a rigorous college-preparatory program including math, science, social studies, and world language. Our school is committed to encouraging all students to think creatively and independently, to question, and to be active participants in their education and their community.

The Arts as a Model

The arts provide a model for lifelong learning. Artists use a learning cycle in their craft: a process which includes planning, rehearsal, production, assessment, performance, and reflection. This cycle trains students to be persistent, to develop craftsmanship, and practice essential thinking behaviors that are the key to success in school and in life.

A Culture of Academic Achievement

Students at the Academy of Arts will take a full, college-preparatory course load. All students will acquire the coursework, knowledge, and skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary education and the workplace. High standards and a culture of reflection and revision require students to strive for their personal best.

Academic Partnerships

In addition to studying with our faculty, students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of professional artists. We are developing productive partnerships with community arts organizations who will be collaborating with us in the classroom and in the community.

Mythology masks

Community Partners Needed

As we expand into the community, looking for volunteers to help our school and students, we would like your suggestions about people we might contact.

With senior projects, internships, job shadows and mentorships phasing in next year, it would be especially valuable to interest volunteers with special, pertinent art-related skills and with practical experience willing to work with high school age students. We will contact those suggested and we will host small get- acquainted focus groups, along with a recognition dessert and entertainment night planned for mid-May.

Please send suggested names, areas of expertise and any contact information to one of the people below. Thank you very much for your help.

Mary Holland
Academy of Arts Instructor
687-4515
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Sandy Watkinson
Career Center Specialist
687-4569
email